Notable deaths and political moves mark week in politics and business
Gifford Pinchot received an ovation at the Conservation congress in St Paul. Indiana teen Elizabeth Murdoch died by suicide with carbolic acid in Farmington. George F. Miller of Huntington WV died of apoplexy at Hot Springs. Basra J. Warner, banking and philanthropy figure, died of stroke in Lake Forest. Former Gov Odell of New York says he retires from politics. Lloyd W. Bowers dies in Boston of bronchitis complications. Champ Clark vows to push his Missouri mule team to Washington if elected speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford Pinchot
Conservation Congress
St. Paul
Forester
Joseph Croke Sibley
Congress
Warren County
Twenty Eighth
Elizabeth Murdoch
Indianapolis and Louisville Traction Company
Farmington
Ind
George F. Miller
First National Bank of Huntington
W. Va
West Virna
Hot Springs
Basra J. Warner
Sprague, Warner & Co
Lake Forest
Benjamin B. Odell, Jr
New York
Lloyd W. Bowers
Boston
Champ Clark
Moberly
House of Representatives
Missouri
Pennsylvania Avenue
Wisconsin Senator Renomination Leads in La Follette Victory
In Wisconsin, La Follette wins renomination for U S senator over 8 C Cooks 3 to 1. Insurgents gain a congressional seat chances, county option defeated by large margin. Two Black men lynched, one killed, two escaped after discovery plotting to murder family near Athens Georgia. Illinois conservation congress seeks new credentials chairperson over Hines amid Lorimer election concerns. British Columbia sockeye pack totals 648525 this season, down from 967920 last year. Michigan GOP likely to oust Burrows. Townsend expected to win governor race in Vermont. September dates set for Yukon mail route changes from Dawson and Seattle. Mrs William Hichel pays $10000 divorce settlement in El Paso. Duke of Abruzzi wins 18000 lottery prize claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National “Conservation Congress
United States
Burrows
Michigan
Charles B. Townsend
Jackson
Chase
Osborne
Vermont
Yukon
Dawson
Seattle
Fairbanks
Tanana
William Hichel
Felix
el Paso
Dogser
Aig
Duke of the
Twenty nine Hves Lost in Lake Michigan Ferry Disaster
Twenty nine lives were lost when the Pere Marquette No 18 car ferry sank off Sheboygan Wisconsin after unknown causes. The vessel valued at 400000 with cargo including 32 cars worth about 150000, while thirty three were saved. The event ranks as a major Lake Michigan maritime disaster in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Michigan
Pere Marquette
Sheboygan
Wis
Illinois Central
Shore Electric Company
New Jersey
Red Bank
N. J
John Kakas
Salt Lake City
New York City
New York
Philadelphia
Sims Brown
Pittsburg
Taft
Kendallville
Ind
Lloyd W. Bowers
Boston
Bowers
W. J. Detmal
Marie
Ethel
Licking River
Cincinnati
Black Hand
Arthur Rogolino
Pallaro
Italy
Organized Labor
Buck's Stove and Range Company
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Charles A. White
Sidney
Otis Yarborough
Patrick I. O'Donnell
Chicago
Lee O'Neill Browne
Springfield
Wayne Hatfield
Anse’ Hatfield
Blankenship
Wharncliffe
W. Va
Connecticut
Democrats
Simeon E. Baldwin
Wayman
Lee O'Neil Browne
William ‘Lorimer
United States Senate
Rajie, Sworkera
al Beoely
More Men at Work and Wage Averages in Iowa
Des Moines reports show 1906 07 and 1908 09 periods with longer average workdays and higher wages. In 1906 07 49 037 workers across 1 100 employers. in 1908 09 66 927 wage earners and 8 937 salaried staff from 1 442 employers. Men averaged about ten hours daily and 301 working days over 1908 09, with men earning $1 101.36 and women $468.49. Total wages paid rose to $40 547 604.91 for wage earners and $8 627 054.92 for salaried staff in 1908 09. The piece also notes a past comparison and remarks on state fair praise by George M. Rommel and announces King’s Daughters convention and Davenport coal rate developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
van Duyn
Carrol
Iowa
Des Moines Carpenteries Convention Program Announced
Des Moines hosts the carpenters national convention from Sept. 19 to Oct. 10 with a heavy entertainment program. Frank Duffy of Indianapolis warns delegates may have little time for business as the social committee unveils a packed schedule including parades, opening ceremonies, excursions, theater events, a biennial banquet, and multiple entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Frank Duffy O' Indianapolis
Tacitus Hussey
Iowa Labor Bureau
H. W. van Duyn
A. L. Urlek
Iowa Federation of Labor
Savery Hotel
J. G. Walker
Orlen Fifer
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Guv. B. F. Carroll
Town
J. R. Hanna
B. F. Kauffman
A. I. Urick
E. W. van Duyn
Iowa Bureau of Labor Statistics
Frank Duffy
Ames
Agricultural College
Trades and Labor Assembly
L Ruben
the Star and the Lyric
Building Trades Comell
Ruben
Commercial Club
Coliseum
Tries to Kill Sel Cecil Hess in Denver Death Impacts Oska loosa Family
Des Moines reports say DO G Tess of Oskaloosa, wealthy retired farmer, tried to slit his throat after learning his son Cecil Hess of Des Moines, a Drake University student and athlete, killed himself by shooting in Denver. The Hess family, grieving, kept under guard as details emerge. a telegram from Miss Mildred Stults tied to the case adds further intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
DO. G. Tess
Oskaloosa
Denver
Cecil Hess
Hess
Drake University
Denny
Mildred Stulte
West Twenty-sixth, Street
Hogs
Stults
Mallard Stults
Heis
Wiota
Iowa Methodist Episcopal conference fixes next meeting at Fairfield
The Iowa Methodist Episcopal conference set next year’s annual meeting in Fairfield with invitations also from Oskaloosa and Newton. President EB Schell read the annual report, noting a 2750 dollar heating plant raise for the college, and condemned the plan to rank colleges by endowment. Three candidates for ministry were received on trial, Edward Stodghill, C L Rabaugh, Alfred Barker, plus Jacob Vissinger, Gordon B Cox, Alvah Hut, and James A Wilson. The bishop and cabinet met to finalize appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iowa Methodist’ Episcopal Conference
Fairfield
Oskaloosa
Newton
EB. A. Schell
Westeyan University
Mill Grange Reunion Draws 100 Members in Delaware County
Manchester Indiana September 12 1910 Jones Mill Grange formed in 1872 held a field day at the fair grounds north of Manchester with 100 members. Oliver Wilson Brange national recruiter Dr E Ke Red president of Lanox College Hopkinton Pa and Senator Re W Tirvill spoke. Officers listed include H Sobing master Mrs Fred Munson overseer and M E Blair treasurer plus other positions."}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Jones Mill Grange
Delaware ‘County
Oliver’ Wilson
E KE
Lanox. College
Hopkinton
Re W. Tirvill
Jones Migrange
H. Sobing
Fred ‘Munson
H. B
Not the Time for That Humorous Dinner Tale
Owen Seaman, editor of Punch, spoke as principal guest at a London Authors club dinner on humor. A bluebottle and two Scotsmen feature in a tale about whisky and a Scotsman’s zoological search for the fly, prompting talk on spoiling a good dinner with religious discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Seaman
Punch
London Authors’ Club
Go Mr. Penniwise and the typist affair winds through town
A Washington Star snippet quips about Mr. Penniwise and his married typist, joking whether he loans or merely saves a salary. The playful line hints at office romance and social rumors without detailing events or names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penniwise
Misa Cayenne
Ake Galle
Washington’ Star
Coffee's Weight on Old Age Inspires Postum Testimony
Prominent men expose the ill effects of coffee and credit Postum with health benefits. An official recalls his mother's long struggle with weakness and stomach sickness. A distant official from Southern State notes a merchant’s remark on Postum flavor and a family meal turning to Postum.
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General News
Iowa Labor Commissioner
George M. Rommel
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Rommel
Arthur Rommel
Iowa Wesleyan Conservatory of Music
Lowa Wesleyan
Iowa State College
King’s Daughters
King's Daughters
L. Libby
National Organization
Beatrice Whitney
Detroit
Mich
Central Presbyterian Church
Des. Moines
State House
Milwaukee Railroad
Railway Commission
Davenport
Brennan
Supreme
Eva
Zeigler
England
Will Zeigler
Oxford
Carpenters’ Meet
Eldora
G. S. Robinson
State Board, of Control
Reform School
Clarinda
Clarinda National Guard
Carroll
Pairfield
Sel
Son
O. G. "Hess
Oskalooga
Mill Grange
Delaware
Falla
Webster City
Walte
Blairsburg
Arthur Ith
É “Syentald
Pomobs
Yancley
Munyon’s Mees
Areptis
Aera
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Wyoming
Slinton, Hurtt & CO
Wheatland
Wyo
Florida
C. Hatton
Bartow
Fla
Kansas
Faris
Donahue & Wallingford
Mound Valley
Western
Great Eearn Land & Immigration Co
Sharon Springs
Kan
Neelattn
Horlda-Washington Farming Ga
F St. &W
Washington, D.C
Central
Hanaas
Willsell Hte Grestes Orifice
U. Sent
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Newland National Bank
Ireland & Peterton Realty Co
Sharp Ridg
Kansas City
Grayson Co
T. A. Cole
Sherann
Tors
Sac
Board of Base
Bartow, Floriba
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